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Obolos 6

20 November 2016
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Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  50 CHF
Lot 1061

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 1-ounkion (Brass, inlaid with silver, 26x5 mm, 24.79 g), a thick discoid commercial weight with a convex double-grooved profile (MAH A 30) and raised rims; recessed top and bottom, the top with a large centering hole and the bottom with a raised centering point within an incuse circle, ounce of 24.79 g. Latin cross above Γ° - Α within an indistinct wreath. Rev. Plain. CF MAH 155. Chisel cuts on edge, considerable remains of deposits, including a large lump on the bottom, scratches (both contemporary and from modern cleaning). Fine.


From the Eparch Collection.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2016, 23:50:00 CET Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 14:30:26 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:50 CHF by malim85 (1 bid)
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